If you need a new or a renewed passport expedited because you are traveling outside of the United States within two weeks or less, Fastport Passport is the place to go! You can place an order for the type of passport you need on our website, and once your order is placed, a set of relevant instructions will be sent to your email inbox for you to follow so that we can secure a new passport for you.

Since 2004, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) has updated and implemented some new requirements for people traveling internationally in and out of the United States. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA) enacted the WHTI which requires all travelers to present a valid United State Passport or another document proving each travelers identity and citizenship when the enter into the United States from any other country.

It is very important to know the entry requirements of the country you are traveling to if you are leaving the United States. Many countries require that your United States Passport be valid for at least 6 months AFTER you are leaving the foreign country to return to the U.S.. You can check the Department of State‘s website for country-specific requirements for whichever country you are traveling to.

The WHTI has set clear passport/ID requirements for travelers who are re-entering the United States after traveling abroad.

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requirements
Returning to the U.S. From Type of Travel Document Required
Any International Location AIR

Commercial airplane, private airplane, etc.

 U.S. Passport Book
Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean LAND

Car, bus, train, by foot, etc.

 U.S. Passport Book or Card
Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean SEA

Commercial cruise line, private boat, etc.

 U.S. Passport Book or Card
A U.S. Territory Air, Land or Sea Valid Photo I.D.

 

The objective of the WHTI requirements is to “strengthen U.S. border security while facilitating entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized documentation that enables the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.”

If you have any questions about how to obtain a new adult, new child, or renewed passport quickly, please don’t hesitate to call or visit one of our locations, or visit our website from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday to speak with a passport expert/customer service representative.

Created by: Gail F. Strecker
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